Otter Lake - SaskLakes

Otter Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and 67km NE of La Ronge.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Otter Lake.

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Fishing Zone:	Central Zone
Photos:	6 photos of Otter Lake
Communities:	Missinipe
Parks:	Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, Devil Lake Recreation Site
Location:	55.583744544609, -104.63862833678
Shore Length:	293km
Surface Area:	15065 acres
Inflows:	Churchill River
Outflows:	Churchill River

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Comment from A Bellisle

September 16, 2024

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One of my favourite places to visit. Lake is large and speckled with islands, with both waterfalls and rapids on the lake. because it is the churchill river there are several spots on what appears to be a flat lake with noticeable current on it. Highly recommend visiting and using Churchill River Canoe outfitters.

There are 9 features at Otter Lake named as part of the Geomemorial Naming Program.

Bennett Island is named after Harry Curd Bennett ( Learn more about Harry Curd Bennett )

Ball Island is named after William Sidney Ball ( Learn more about William Sidney Ball )

Smith Bay is named after George Earl Smith ( Learn more about George Earl Smith )

Smith Bay is named after Vernon Beverly Smith ( Learn more about Vernon Beverly Smith )

Walker Bay is named after Hugh MacMillan Walker ( Learn more about Hugh MacMillan Walker )

Reid Peninsula is named after George Lambie Reid ( Learn more about George Lambie Reid )

Frank Bay is named after Michael Frank ( Learn more about Michael Frank )

MacKay Bay is named after Harold Nellis MacKay ( Learn more about Harold Nellis MacKay )

Taylor Island is named after John Alexander Taylor ( Learn more about John Alexander Taylor )

Otter Lake is a massive lake in central Saskatchewan. It is located partially within Lac La Ronge Provincial Park and 67km NE of La Ronge.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is adjacent to Otter Lake.

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is located at Otter Lake.

Website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/provincialpark/1430/lac-la-ronge-provincial-park

Otter Lake is in the central fishing zone.

Otter Lake is partially within a First Nations Reserve. Please note that according to the Sask Anglers Guide:

Permission from the First Nation Chief or Band Council is required to fish on First Nations reserve lands.

What fish are in Otter Lake

Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Burbot, White Sucker, Cisco, Longnose Sucker and Sauger can be found in Otter Lake.

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Additional Restrictions:

Fishing Season

Fishing season on Otter Lake is from May 15, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

Additional Restrictions:

Rattler Bay Of Otter Lake And Stewart River South Of Ducker Lake Closed To Angling April 1 To June 15

Fishing Limits for Otter Lake

These are the limits for all fish species reported to be in Otter Lake. **All fishing limits for Saskatchewan.**
Species	Limit
Walleye	Limit 2, Only 1 Over 55 Cm (Limit inclusive of fish caught on Barker Lake, Devil Lake, McNichol Lake, Otter Lake)
Northern Pike	Limit 3, Only 1 Over 75 Cm
Yellow Perch	Limit 25
Lake Whitefish	Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)
Burbot	Limit 8
Cisco	Limit 8 (combined limit for all whitefish)
Sauger	Limit 4 (only one may exceed 55 cm, combined limit for Walleye/Sauger/Saugeye)

Disclaimer

Although we try our best to provide correct and updated information for every lake in Saskatchewan, all information on this site is provided to use at your own risk. Please reference the Saskatchewan Anglers Guide for more information.

Fish Facts

Fish Facts 2017	Walleye: (60 - 1530 g) Fair Pike: (90 - 2800 g) Fair Sauger: (130 - 530 g) Poor Perch: (30 - 340 g) Poor Whitefish: (50 - 2780 g) Burbot: (1040 - 1550 g)	June 5 - 8 / Gill nets. Walleye have decreased in abundance from previous survey. Angling success for pike and walleye is reported as fair. Popular angling destination with good facilities.

There is 1 boat launch/marina at Otter Lake.

Boat Launch

There is 1 campground at Otter Lake.

Missinipe Campground

I don't have any beaches reported for this lake. Let me know if I'm missing one!

There are 1 communities near Otter Lake.

Missinipe

Photos

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Storm over North Falls
Uploaded by A Bellisle

Looking at Otter Rapids and Devil lake from the air
Uploaded by A Bellisle

loading up the float plane
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Otter from the Air
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Bathymetric (Depth) Charts for Otter Lake

Old Provincial Bathy Charts

These maps were produced by the government a long time ago, using primitive methods. They are not intended for navigation and should not be expected to be accurate.